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There may be several reasons why you need to bandage or bandage your knee. Maybe because of sports, as a result of knee injuries, or for weightlifting. While it may seem simple, you need to apply a knee bandage properly to avoid hurting yourself and to get any benefit from it. Follow these simple steps to learn how to properly apply a knee bandage.

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Part 1 of 2: Apply a knee bandage

1. Gather your supplies. You have to bandage the knee with the right materials. You must purchase a knee bandage (also known as a pressure bandage). You can buy these in the store or at a pharmacy. The most popular brand is ACE, but of course there are also other brands. You also need something to hold the bandage in place. Most bandages are sold with elastic buckles with metal hooks, but if not, you can tuck in the bandage yourself.
   • You can also use self-adhesive bandages, with glue on the surface to keep it from slipping. Others have Velcro along the edge of the bandage. Choose the one that is most suitable for your situation.
   • You can also buy different sizes of bandages. Buy the size you think is best for your knee.
2. Sit in the correct position. When bandaging your knee, make sure you are in the correct position. Sit where you have enough room to move. Then stretch the right leg in front of you. Your leg should be well stretched, but also relaxed, with the knee relaxed and slightly bent.
   • Make sure there is enough room to move your arms around your leg. This will ensure that you have the space to wrap the bandage around your knee.
3. Wonder if it is necessary to put on a knee bandage. There are several reasons for wearing a knee bandage. Many people who exercise bandage their knees as a means of giving them a little extra support while they exercise. Some people apply this when they have a partial tear in a ligament and need some extra support. Weightlifters bandage their knees before doing squats to give the joint some extra stability.
   • If you (think you) have suffered an injury, see your doctor before doing any strenuous activity.
4. Use a knee bandage as a preventative measure. Knee bandages are generally not used to treat a serious injury or condition. Knee bandages are used to prevent injury or knee problems. They provide a little more stability and extra support for the knee joint when it is under extreme stress.
   • The only type of treatment that a knee bandage is used for is a first degree sprain of the knee. This can only be diagnosed by a doctor.
   • If you have sustained an injury, you should first go to an orthopedic specialist. The risk of a new injury or misdiagnosis can cause serious damage.
5. Do not use a knee bandage for serious injuries. There are many cases where a bandage is not necessary. If you have an anterior cruciate ligament or other ligament tear, do not use a knee bandage unless specifically directed by your orthopedic surgeon. Nor does it make sense to bandage a knee with a torn medial or lateral meniscus.
   • If a knee bandage helps with an injury and your surgeon doesn't mind using this method while you wait for surgery, you can apply it.
   • Never use this as a means of stabilizing a severely unstable joint, purely for recreational purposes.
6. See your doctor. If you think your knee is injured despite the bandage, see your doctor right away. Only a doctor can determine exactly what's wrong with your knee. The doctor may advise you to bandage your knee for a minor sprain, and only for stabilization purposes.
   • If you want to resume physical activity, get yourself checked by a doctor to see if your injury is healed.